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US recalls (2)
Back over prevention: software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.
Back over prevention: software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2026-05-20 · campaign 2026-242 · 2 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, a problem with the camera control unit could cause the rearview camera image not to display after shifting into reverse or after activating the parking assistance function. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the camera control unit software.
Visual system
2025-02-12 · campaign 2025-066
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem with the camera control unit could cause the rearview camera image not to display after shifting into reverse or after activating the parking assistance function. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the camera control unit software.
Label
2024-05-15 · campaign 2024-274
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the year of manufacture listed on the compliance label is incorrect. Canadian regulations require the month and year of the vehicle's date of manufacture to be listed on the compliance label.
Safety Risk:
This error could cause confusion when trying to identify the model year of the vehicle using the compliance label.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an overlay (label) on the compliance label.
Owner complaints (77)
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan (3 crashes, 4 fires reported). Among 18 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 140).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | |
| Engine | 20 | |
| Unknown or other | 19 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | |
| Back over prevention | 10 | |
| Lane departure | 6 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tiguan 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Tiguan 4motion 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Tiguan R-Line 4motion 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Tiguan S 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.